Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 4
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
95
away
Sacramento KingsKings
96
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 17 | 23 | 32 | 23 | 95 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 32 | 21 | 17 | 26 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Kings snuck past the Trail Blazers 96-95. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Kings. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Kings bent the defense out of shape from deep. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.